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VX02 YRT

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,627 mi
Last recorded123,627 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 YRT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,627 miles

Both rear trailing arm bush's corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r tyre on wear markers + o/s/f tyre on wear markers + o/s/r tyre worn - outer wall has crack

o/s/f slight play in track rod end

Fail 22 Mar 2013 123,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear trailing arm bush's corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r tyre on wear markers + o/s/f tyre on wear markers + o/s/r tyre worn - outer wall has crack

o/s/f slight play in track rod end

Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion present on rear discs

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 4 Dec 2009 99,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion present on rear discs

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,997 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 93,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,829 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear brake pad s( got hot)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2007 71,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rad corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,605 miles

rad corroded

rear wiper split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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VX02 YRT is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX02 YRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX02 YRT registered?

VX02 YRT is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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